Ralph Fiennes to Direct Coriolanus

Maybe it’s in the air… or maybe the topicality of the play hits home to more people than this lone blogger. But the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Ralph Fiennes will make his directing debut with Corliolanus, set to shoot in Serbia next week.

He’s reportedly been trying to get the movie launched for the last two years, so I will refrain from taking any credit for pushing the project along, even in jest. Call it synchronicity, serendipity, or just a a nice coincidence. I’m happy the story will finally make it to the big screen.

The timing couldn’t be more appropriate. And if the crew needs a production assistant or snarky Shakespeare hack, please note that I’m available.